Head of Community

About South East Angels

Where smart money gathers - South East Angels is the community for ambitious angel investors.

  • 50+ active angel members from across the South East

  • £2M+ yearly capital deployment

  • Angel Group of the Year (Finalist) UKBAA 2024 & 2025 🚀

  • Most Active Investor in the Regions (Winner) UKBAA 2024 🚀

  • 34 Active portfolio companies (1 successful acquisition)

Now at an exciting growth phase, we’re scaling our community, growing nationally, and building SEA into the #1 UK Angel Group.

We don't just do deals. We're building a world where angel investing is the most fulfilling asset of a private investor's portfolio - where every investment deepens expertise, expands networks, and shapes the future.


Our Culture

We're a team of high-achievers who don't do things by halves.

We operate on a "one problem, two solutions" philosophy - we don't bring problems to the table without bringing options to solve them.

We lead with curiosity over ego - we prioritise genuinely wanting to learn and understand over needing to be right or look smart.

If you're someone who sees obstacles as puzzles to solve, who gets energised by ambitious goals, and who'd rather try and iterate than overthink and stall, you'll fit right in.


The Role

We need a proactive, growth-focused operator to nurture and grow our community

You'll own three core outcomes:

  • Maximising member value - ensuring we deliver member value through exceptional experience

  • Growing our community - scaling our network, delivering initiatives, and growing our membership

  • Supporting our portfolio - connecting portfolio founders with VCs & investors with opportunities

What You'll Own

Member Experience & Retention (40% of your time)

  • Own the membership experience: onboarding, proactive check-ins, managing admin, renewals

  • Manage yearly member calendar and coordinate pitch events, socials, dinners, and peer sessions

  • Deliver consistent member comms and respond quickly to member needs and opportunities

  • Track and report on retention metrics, member satisfaction, and engagement

  • Listen to member needs and continuously improve our offering: creating new resources, securing new partnerships, or targeting campaigns for specific deal flow

Growth & Acquisition (40% of your time)

  • Build and manage our membership pipeline: from lead generation to conversion

  • Grow our investor mailing list with qualified contacts

  • Create and execute outreach campaigns to attract potential members

  • Plan and host intimate investor events (webinars, roundtables) to generate quality prospects

  • Maintain active LinkedIn presence aligned with our brand

  • Manage the operations of our women’s education programme: Future Angels

  • Support with the planning & execution of our annual angel investor summit

Portfolio Support & VC Relationships (20% of your time)

  • Build relationships with portfolio founders: regular check-ins, tracking progress

  • Connect members with relevant portfolio companies for advisory/support

  • Develop and maintain VC database, facilitate warm introductions

  • Plan and deliver Portfolio Events

  • Create valuable resources for portfolio companies

  • Create quarterly portfolio updates for members

You're the Right Person If

Must-haves:

  • 3-6 years experience in growth, sales, business development, or community building roles

  • Proven track record of owning projects and delivering results

  • Comfortable working independently with minimal direction: you see what needs doing and do it

  • Strong relationship builder who's equally comfortable with warm outreach and cold prospecting

  • Excellent written communication (newsletters, LinkedIn, member comms)

  • Experience with CRM/database management and tracking metrics

  • Startup generalist mindset: happy wearing multiple hats and context-switching

Bonus points:

  • Experience in angel investing, VC, or startup ecosystems

  • Background in membership organisations or communities

  • Demonstrated ability to create content and build personal brand on LinkedIn

  • Event planning and hosting experience

  • Understanding of deal flow, due diligence, or portfolio management

Practical Details

Location

  • Minimum 2 days/week in office in Brighton & Hove

  • Remaining days working remotely or at events

  • Travel required for investor meetings and events (primarily South East England)

Team

  • Report to Founder & Managing Director

  • Work closely with Syndicate Lead on deal flow and portfolio

  • Small, high-performing team where everyone contributes across all areas

Hours

  • Full-time, flexible working around core collaboration times and events

Compensation & Benefits

  • £45-50k base salary depending on experience

  • 35 days holiday

  • Laptop provided

  • Pension contributions after 3 months

  • Company performance-based bonus

Why Join Now

  • Impact: Be part of the team building the UK’s #1 Angel Group

  • Autonomy: Own your area, take the lead, environment where you can test ideas and fail

  • Access: Work daily with successful angels, ambitious founders, and the UK startup ecosystem

  • Learning: Front-row seat to angel investing, founders building innovative companies

  • Flexibility: Hybrid working, Results > Time worked, small team: no corporate politics

How to Apply

Send an email to: team@southeastangels.co.uk


Subject line:
Head of Community & Growth - [Your Name]

Include:

  1. Link to your LinkedIn

  2. Brief cover note answering:

    • Why are you interested in angel investing/startup ecosystems?

    • What is an achievement from a previous role that you’re most proud of?

    • One idea you'd implement in the first month to grow membership

Application deadline
Rolling basis - we'll review as applications come in and hire once we meet the right candidate, so if you’re interested, apply today.